Make Your Own Glass Half Full with Adam W. Barney — Empowered Optimism and Autonomy

Adam Barney is an Energy Coach who has helped hundreds of emerging and executive leaders unlock their goals, build vitality, and strengthen accountability for long-term transformation. With over two decades of experience in leadership positions at companies like Microsoft, Digitas, and Akamai Technologies, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge to his coaching practice. He believes optimism and autonomy empower us to overcome challenges and seize opportunities with confidence and resilience.Today, we discuss Adam’s new book Make Your Own Glass Half Full: The Path To Empowered Optimism and Autonomy.The episode covers:The “why” and “why now” of making your own glass half fullEnergy givers and takers – the Colin Robinsons (energy vampires) in your life The dynamic duo of optimism and autonomy, and why they need each otherLiving in a world of external pressures and expectations Practical strategies leaders can use to manage their energy and maintain resilience in challenging timesAligning personal and professional goals to create lasting impactGet Make Your Own Glass Half Full at https://linktr.ee/makeyourownglasshalffullConnect with Adam:https://www.makeyourownglasshalffull.comhttps://www.adamwbarney.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwbarneyVisit https://bepodcast.network to learn about all our shows. About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn or Bluesky. I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt